Newlyn Holidays

See the coast by train

Catch the train from Penzance to St Ives. Starting your journey in Mounts Bay you’ll be treated to views of St Michaels Mount right off the bat, with more sea and coast panoramas along the way. As you pass St Erth, the views from Lelant to St Ives are out of this world and it’s easy to see why the route was not only a favourite of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, but is also billed as one of the top ten most scenic railway journeys in all the UK.

Take in a film

Very possibly the only cinema in the UK to be built into a cliff, Newlyn Filmhouse is a swish arthouse cinema with its own bar and restaurant that wouldn’t look out of place in a cosmopolitan city like Bristol or London. Once a disused fish processing plant, the building has been transformed into a two-screen cinema, showing everything from subtitled foreign movies to big screen blockbusters and we think it’s a must visit attraction for the whole family while staying in the area.

Eat out in Newlyn

Being a working fishing port, you can count on Newlyn offering some of the best of locally caught fresh fish and seafood there is. Pop down to the quay and pick up your own fresh ingredients for a crab sandwich you can whip together in your Newlyn holiday home, or if you’d prefer to be treated to a sit down meal, take your pick from these fabulous restaurants which can be found dotted around town:

Argoe

Part-owned by a local fishmonger and named after an old fishing boat from Newlyn, this modern, wood-clad ‘shack’ is set on the harbourside just a few hundred metres from the fish market. Dishes are designed for sharing; with all the fish landed at Newlyn cooked simply on the grill. Natural wines are served by the glass and carafe, and guests can sit on the covered waterside terrace.

Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar

Set in the heart of the village this restaurants is something of an icon in west Cornwall. The menu comprises primarily of taster plates consisting of local Cornish fish and seafood that allow guests the chance to sample the area’s best local produce. The restaurant is seasonal and closes during the winter months, reopening its doors to the public in early February.

The Tolcarne Inn

Set right on the harbour wall, this historic maritime pub is owned and run by Chef and restaurateur Ben Tunnicliffe and is something of a must-visit dining destination for seafood lovers. Built in 1717, this proper Cornish pub has been welcoming seafarers, miners and artists for over 300 years, and now it’s a haven for food lovers who can cosy around the wood-burner during the winter months or enjoy the sunshine out on the terrace during the warmer. The pub is dog-friendly, making it the perfect pit-stop for dog owners out and about exploring West Penwith.

The Bridge Newlyn

This Brasserie, Pizzeria and Bar can be found right in the centre of Newlyn and offers delicious Italian-inspired dishes in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Expect hearty mains like Melanzane Parmigiana, Spaghetti Carbonara, and Macaroni Ciccioni, as well as hand rolled and stretched sourdough pizzas. The Bridge is dog-friendly too so dog-owners can enjoy dinner on the covered, heated patio with their canines alongside.